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Updated:January20,2017
JamesMadisonUniversity
CoreQualitiesandGoals(AlphabeticallybyCoreQualityName)
CoreQuality
1. Academic Quality: Outstanding
Programs
We believe in the relevance and importance
of the liberal arts and sciences and are
committed to maintaining strong
student/faculty interaction. Through our
distinguished faculty and staff, we offer
academically challenging programs,
providing an exemplary undergraduate
education and distinctive graduate studies
while maintaining high accountability for
learning through effective assessment.
2. Academic Quality: Teaching,
Scholarship and Research
Excellence
We are a community committed to academic
rigor and teaching excellence combined with
the intentional engagement of students and
faculty in meaningful research and
experiences of other scholarly endeavors.
Goals
Goal 1A: The university will foster student success by providing a holistic learning
environment focused on furthering intellectual development as well as education in
areas such as teamwork, leadership, collaboration, interpersonal skills,
entrepreneurship, ethics, citizenship, sustainability and service.
Goal 1B: The university will provide high-impact learning experiences such as
undergraduate research, service learning, internships and study abroad programs in
a climate that fosters intellectual engagement in and outside the classroom.
Goal 1C: The university will recruit and retain high-quality faculty and staff through
providing competitive salaries, other compensation and opportunities for professional
development.
Goal 1D: The university will be a national leader in the assessment of learning.
Goal 1E: The university will develop programs that are responsive to the needs of the
Commonwealth, nation, and the world.
Goal 2A: The university will make teaching excellence and academic rigor top
priorities and will provide adequate and sustained support to ensure appropriate
student-faculty ratios and continuing professional development.
Goal 2B: The university will provide appropriate levels of sustainable support,
oversight and accountability for students, faculty and staff engaged in research and
scholarship.
Goal 2C: The university’s mission, vision, values and/or core qualities will be
reflected in faculty and staff evaluation and curriculum development.
Goal 3A: The university will determine the composition of the student body that is
both appropriate and adaptable to the changing needs of the university and the
Commonwealth.
3. Access, Inclusion and
Diversity
We promote access, inclusion, and diversity
for all students, faculty, staff, constituents
and programs, believing that these qualities
are foundational components of an
outstanding education in keeping with our
mission.
Goal 3B: The university will expand access, building new bridges to cross existing
socioeconomic, geographic, learning and/or physical barriers to participation in
academic pursuits and campus activities.
Goal 3C: The university will show evidence of a continuously improving environment
that is welcoming and inclusive; such that events, messages, symbols, and services
express mutual respect.
Goal 3D: The university will continue personal and professional development related
to enhancing understanding of diversity while leveraging increased diversity through
university/community partnerships.
Goal 3E: The university will increase merit and need-based scholarship offerings.
Goal 3F: The university will infuse a value and culture of diversity into the primary
teaching, research and service approaches of academic units.
4. A Culture of Philanthropy
Our culture of philanthropy is understood,
embraced and practiced across the JMU
community.
5. Engagement
We challenge and support students, faculty
and staff through meaningful engagement
with the campus, academics, alumni, the
community and the world. Engagement
enhances their academic, civic, personal
and professional learning while reinforcing
ethical decision-making and meeting the
needs of others through service.
6. Faculty & Staff Success
Goal 4A: Through all its constituencies, the university will foster the understanding
that everyone has a meaningful role in the advancement of the university.
Goal 4B: The university will develop and communicate ambitious and inspiring giving
opportunities.
Goal 5A: The university will create and sustain programs so that students, faculty
and staff benefit and learn as a result of the pursuit of engagement, its concepts,
value and practices.
Goal 5B: The university will create and strengthen connections that support
participation in a global network aimed at achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
Goal 5C: The university will expand its service provided to the local community,
region, and beyond.
Goal 5D: The university will foster an environment of collaboration across colleges,
schools, and departments.
Goal 6A: The university will support and seek to identify tools and resources to assist
our employees in achieving a reasonable and satisfactory work-life balance.
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CoreQuality
We foster for all faculty and staff a culture
and environment that supports healthy worklife balance and personal and professional
growth.
Goals
Goal 6B: The university will continue its commitment to the investment of resources
to support a wide array of professional development opportunities for faculty and
staff.
Goal 6C: The university will increase resources to support mentorship, coaching and
professional development for faculty and staff.
Goal 6D: The university will provide employees with resources, opportunities and coworker interactions necessary for meaningful workplace involvement.
Goal 7A: The university will be a safe, attractive and friendly place to learn and work.
7. Fiscal & Facility Resources
We have the financial, facility, and
technology resources to achieve our goals;
developing diversified revenues, building
and maintaining useful and attractive
facilities, and harnessing technology for the
most effective accomplishment of our
objectives.
Goal 7B: The university will incorporate best practices - state-of-the-art classroom
spaces, sustainability (e.g. LEED Certification), effective use of technology,
accessibility, etc. - in the renovation and construction of facilities.
Goal 7C: The university will implement revenue-generating strategies and
operational flexibilities to achieve the university’s mission and goals.
Goal 7D: The university will regularly evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs
and the potential of new proposed programs and initiatives in making decisions
regarding the allocation of resources.
Goal 7E: The university will leverage current and emerging technologies in support of
collaboration with the community, state, region and the world to deliver quality
learning opportunities.
Goal 7F: The university will utilize technology innovatively to provide information,
student services and programs.
Goal 8A: The university’s academic policies will reflect the university’s mission, vision
and values.
8. Innovation
We champion a spirit of innovation.
Goal 8B: The university will foster a climate and culture that values creativity and
innovative approaches and solutions in all departments and divisions.
Goal 8C: The university will identify innovative ideas and resource those that are
considered most effective at helping the university achieve our mission or vision.
Goal 9A: The university will attract and retain top faculty, staff and students from
across the Commonwealth, nation, and the world.
9. National Prominence
Our faculty, staff, students and programs
earn national prominence, expanding JMU’s
strong reputation.
Goal 9B: The university will be recognized nationally for excellence in programs and
services.
Goal 9C: The university’s strong national reputation will provide a wide range of
career opportunities for our graduates.
Goal 9D: The university will build a national profile by creating programs that reflect
the legacy of James Madison the man.
10. Recreation and Athletics
Our university community enjoys a vibrant
experience fostered by a wide range of
opportunities for state-of-the-art recreation
and wellness and outstanding
intercollegiate athletics.
11. Student Life & Success
We support student academic and career
success by providing opportunities to
apply learning and development, practice
good citizenship, foster health and
wellness, and live in community.
Goal 10A – The university will provide a wide range of fitness and recreation
opportunities targeted to the needs of the university community.
Goal 10B - Student-athletes, teams and coaches will compete annually for NCAA
post-season appearances and earn conference, state and national recognition for
excellence in both academics and athletics.
Goal 10C: The university will value student-athletes by supporting their academic
success.
Goal 11A: The university will ensure that student life and success functions bridge
and balance curricular and co-curricular efforts, extending academic and experiential
learning with application and reflection.
Goal 11B: The university will provide high quality, research-based, nationally
recognized student support programs and services.
Goal 11C: The university will provide high quality advising, services and programs
that directly support students' career and professional development goals and
desired outcomes following graduation.
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